Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas - Triathlon1/2 Ironman


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Galveston, Texas
United States
World Triathlon Corporation
Sunny
 		Total Time = 00m
Overall Rank = 1890/2222
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 0/
Pre-race routine:

eat an pb&H sandwich, set up transition, relaxed
Event warmup:

none, could not swim so just streched and waited to jump in
Swim
  • 45m 42s
  • 2112 yards
  • 02m 10s / 100 yards
Comments:

I feel i could have done much better had my navigation been better. I was getting off course quickly and often. this is not a problem i have had in the past so not sure quite what to attribute it to other than just not sighting well? maybe?
Transition 1
  • 02m 33s
Comments:

transitions are the one part of this sport i am good at!
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Bike
  • 3h 16m 8s
  • 56 miles
  • 17.13 mile/hr
Transition 2
  • 02m 47s
Comments:

i was very stiff comming off the bike, so i was forced to a slow jog/walk in transition.
Run
  • 2h 55m 48s
  • 13.1 miles
  • 13m 25s  min/mile
Comments:

i did not think i would like the 3 loop course but turns out i loved it. very well stocked at all the water stations. great volenteeers and crowd support.
What would you do differently?:

train more on the run? maybe that can make me faster?
Post race
Event comments:

I will defiantly do it again. although the cost is high it is well worth it. very well run race.




Last updated: 2012-03-06 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:45:42 | 2112 yards | 02m 10s / 100yards
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/2222
Performance: Average
Suit: zoot sleeveless wetsuit
Course: loop course
Start type: Deep Water Plus:
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Below average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Good Drafting: Below average
Waves: Navigation: Bad
Rounding: Below average
T1
Time: 02:33
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: Yes
Getting up to speed: Good
Biking
03:16:08 | 56 miles | 17.13 mile/hr
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/2222
Performance: Good
Wind: Little
Course: out and back. flat, super flat! usually there is lots of wind due to the beach location but on this day there was little to no wind.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Good Cornering:
Gear changes: Good Hills:
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 02:47
Overall: Average
Riding w/ feet on shoes Good
Jumping off bike Average
Running with bike Below average
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Below average
Running
02:55:48 | 13.1 miles | 13m 25s  min/mile
Age Group: 0/
Overall: 0/2222
Performance: Good
Course: 3 loops
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall:
Mental exertion [1-5]
Physical exertion [1-5]
Good race?
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5